Everyone needs to know how to spot suspicious emails. Spam filters and other sophisticated blocking tools don’t eliminate all the risks, so always pay attention.
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CRU Solutions’ cybersecurity blog features information about small business IT for decision-makers and end-users. Check back often for new information or subscribe to receive regular updates!
How to Shop Safely Online for the Holidays
Online shopping offers the thrill of finding great deals from the comfort of your couch. Here’s how to shop safely online for the holidays and keep cybercriminals from spoiling the fun!
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Shape the Future of Your Business with IT Planning and Budgeting
Your IT planning and budgeting process has importance beyond the numbers and spreadsheets. The technology you use and how you implement it will help shape the future of your business, including your day-to-day operations, how you engage with customers, and how you outpace your competition.
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How IT User Policies Can Help Protect Your Business
If you don’t have IT user policies in place, make it a priority to create them. Even though you trust your employees, clear policies help everyone know what’s expected and required of them.
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How to Mitigate Social Media Security Risks
Social media is an effective way for small businesses to level the playing field in the challenge of increasing brand awareness. It’s affordable, allows message control, provides interaction, and can generate business leads. Unfortunately, it also presents security risks. Here’s how to mitigate social media security risks in your small business.
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Is Your Network Secure from Ex-Employees?
Is your network secure from ex-employees? When someone leaves your company, how do you remove their access to your business data? Particularly with mobile devices, an ex-employee may have emails and contact information on a smartphone that may belong to them, not you.
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Can Managed IT Services Be Good, Fast and Cheap?
Can you have good, fast and cheap all at the same time? This question has plagued businesses for years (maybe even yours). When you’re evaluating managed IT services, what’s more important - knowledgeable service, quick response, or low price?
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Why Your Business Needs an IT Disaster Recovery Plan
Every business IT plan needs a tested strategy for IT disaster recovery, including backup. Here’s what you need to know about how IT disaster recovery is different from data backup, why your business needs both, and how to get started.
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How to Build a Positive Cybersecurity Culture
Did you know that up to 90% of cyberattacks stem from some type of human error? Bad guys aren’t primarily trying to hack your tech – they’re trying to hack you and your team. That’s why we can’t rely on technology alone. Keep your organization safer by building a positive cybersecurity culture that helps reduce human errors.
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